YEARLY HIGH
2.5694 MAD
YEARLY LOW
2.4608 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5192 MAD

2026 AED to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AED to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 2.5694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 2.4608.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1086 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4957 to the December average rate of 2.5464, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.5694 was down 7.44% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.7759, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AED based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,847 MAD
2025 Average 12,723 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 12,304 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 543.00 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.5519
2.4855
JanuMarcMayJuly

AED to MAD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.5146, compared to 2.5464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0317 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5146
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0799 MAD (High: 2.5694 / Low: 2.4894). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0199 MAD (High: 2.5006 / Low: 2.4807).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0799
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0199

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0245 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0245

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 2.5418) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.6417), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0999 (-3.78%).

2026 Avg (March) 2.5418
2025 Avg (March) 2.6417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5161 2.4608 2.4957
February 2.5006 2.4807 2.4911
March 2.5694 2.4894 2.5418
April 2.5546 2.5122 2.5286
May 2.5191 2.4985 2.5041
June 2.5596 2.5021 2.5266
July 2.5576 2.5336 2.5464